The Williams Family YMCA Tennis facility offers 13 first-class clay tennis courts. Our professional teaching staff offers private lessons and group instruction for all ages and skill levels.
Register for tennis classes by calling the Tennis Center at 904.880.7264, or signing up online at Williams Y Tennis Programs.
Tennis features include:
- 13 Hard – Tru clay courts
- All courts lighted for evening play
- Attractively landscaped grounds with central viewing pavilion
- Full staff of professional tennis instructors
- Wide variety of instructional programs for all ages and skill levels
- Centrally located ice and water machine
Tennis programs offered at the Y:
- Year-round New Player Programs for Juniors and Adults
- Numerous Team Tennis Opportunities – USTA, First Coast, Ladies Inter-Club A, B C and D, Men’s and Working Women’s Leagues
- Men’s and Women’s Singles Ladder
- Junior summer camp for ages 5-12
- Member-Member Tournaments and Mixed Socials
- Annual Josh Watkins Veteran’s Day Weekend Doubles Tournament
- Private and group lessons
Year-Round Programs
Tennis 101
Meet other players at your level and learn the game in a fun, positive and supportive environment! Taught by Tennis Pro Sarah Hatcher, participants will become familiar with basic strokes, court positioning, footwork and ball control. (Maximum of 6 players)
Wednesdays 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Program cost: $40/mo. members; $60/mo. non-members
New classes begin on the first Wednesday of each month
Register on Court Reserve
Tennis Refresher Clinic
Getting back into tennis after a long layoff? If you enjoyed tennis years ago and dream of taking up the game again for exercise and social connection, this class is for you! (Maximum of 12 players)
Wednesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm
Program cost: $40/mo. members; $60/mo. non-members
New classes begin on the first Wednesday of each month
Register on Court Reserve
Cardio Tennis
Our cardio Tennis class is an upbeat way to move and groove on the tennis court. Have fun with others as you practice skills and footwork drills to music, taking tennis to a whole other level! This is a weekly drop-in clinic.
Thursdays 6:30pm-7:30pm
Program Cost: $12 members / $18 non-members
Register on Court Reserve
Stroke of the Week
Come by for our 1-hr clinic taught by Head Pro Joel Thompson, featuring drills for experienced players to refine a different stroke each week. (Maximum of 6 players)
Fridays 6:00pm-7:00pm
Program cost: $12 (members only)
Register on Court Reserve
Skills & Drills
Join our 90-minute clinic taught by Head Pro Joel Thompson focused on a mix of drills and match play for experienced players with a NTRP rating of 3.0+. (Maximum of 8 players)
Saturdays 1:30pm-3:00pm
Program cost: $20 (members only)
Register on Court Reserve
Cardio Tennis Mondays
Join us for a fun, high-energy tennis workout with music, games & footwork drills. Feel free to bring your racquet or borrow one. All levels welcome, no experience needed! (Maximum of 6 participants)
Mondays 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Program cost: $12 (members only)
Register weekly on Court Reserve
Tiny Tots (Ages 4-6)
Beginner level program introduces basic tennis fundamentals in a cheerful environment.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00pm – 5:30pm
Program Cost: $46 members / $86 non-members per month
(Option to attend one day per week at reduced cost)
Orange Ball (Ages 7-12)
Beginner/Advanced Beginner level program teaches stroke technique, footwork and point play in a positive, engaging environment.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30pm–6:30pm
Program Cost: $60 members/ $110 non-members per month
(Option to attend one day per week at reduced cost)
Green Ball (Ages 9-12)
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate level program focuses on stroke technique, footwork, court positioning and match play within the group.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00pm–6:00pm
Program Cost: $60 members/ $110 non-members per month
(Option to attend one day per week at reduced cost)
High School Match Play Clinic (Ages 13-17)
Aimed at High School Team participants, this Advanced Intermediate/Tournament level program focuses on stroke development, footwork and match play strategy in a competitive environment.
Mondays & Wednesdays 5:00pm–6:30pm
Program Cost: $90 members/ $120 non-members per month
(Option to attend one day per week at reduced cost)
The Y’s professional teaching staff offers private lessons and group instruction for all ages and skill levels.
Private Lessons
- 1-Hour Private Lesson – $60
- 30-Minute Private Lesson – $34
Private lessons are customized based on each individual player’s desired practice. This may include stroke development, court positioning, match play strategy and technical analysis. Hitting and playing sessions are charged at the same rate as private lessons.
Group Clinics
1-Hour Clinic:
- 2 people – $34/each
- 3 people – $23/each
- 4 person – $18/each
Group clinics are also available for small group training. This may include stroke development, court positioning, match play strategy and technical analysis.
Court Reservation Policies and Procedures
Court Fees
$16 per court (includes up to 1.5 hours of play divided by the number of people playing)
Lighted courts for evening play provided at no additional cost
Two payment options:
- Unlimited tennis play (billed monthly on the 1st or 15th)
- Individual – $30/month
- Family – $45/month
- Play Now Punch Card (billed at $0 balance)
- Purchase $40 pre-loaded play credit.
- Payment is deducted from balance in $4 increments based on court time used.
- Once balance hits $0, players purchase additional play credit to replenish $40 balance.
- Players may check balance and reload play credit with Y Front Desk staff.
Court Reservations
- Court reservations are made through Court Reserve.
- For Unlimited members, reservations may be made up to three days prior to play.
- For YMCA members, reservations may be made up to two days prior to play.
- Court time is reserved in increments up to 1.5 hours per match.
- Hours of play are:
- Monday-Friday, between 8:00am (7:30am) and 8:00pm
- Saturday-Sunday, between 8:00am and 5:00pm
- Court Maintenance is scheduled between Noon – 3:00 pm. During this time, court availability is limited.
Available Tennis Programs Reserve a Time
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